Teen allegedly tried to ignite home with 4 people inside
GARFIELD -- Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old city man wanted for aggravated arson after he attempted to start a fire at a house with an infant and three other people inside, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
Authorities say that Shakyl Ivy attempted to set 183 Palisade Ave. alight around 9:21 p.m. Sunday following a dispute. A resident of the home told police a group of teenagers had earlier congregated outside a home next door and were being noisy. When the tenant asked the youths to quiet down or leave, Ivy began to argue with the tenant, then made a threat and left, police said.
Shortly after, tenants told police they heard Ivy shout "this is my block," then saw Ivy attempt to start a fire. Ivy left before police arrived, the prosecutor's office said.
Arriving officers saw and smelled gasoline dumped around the front door, the prosecutor's office also said.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ivy is asked to contact the Garfield Police Department at 973-478-8500 or the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Confidential TIPS Line at 201-226-5532.
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